Italian Sausage and Rice

• 3 cups Minute Rice (approximately 6 Servings), Prepared As Directed
• 2 pounds Italian Sausage
• 2 cans (14.5 Oz. Can) Crushed Tomatoes
• 3 cups Water
• 2 whole Green Peppers Diced
• 1 whole Onion, Diced
• 1 jar (about 12 Oz.) Banana Peppers, Drained
• 1 jar (about 10 To 12 Oz.) Jalapeno Pepper Rings, Drained (optional)
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning

1. In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage.
2. Drain and put in your crock pot.
3. Using the same skillet, cook the green peppers, onion, banana peppers, and jalapeno peppers over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stiring often.
4. Place the vegetables in the cock pot with the meat.
5. Prepare your Minute Rice as directed and place in the crock pot.
6. Add the salt, red pepper, and Italian seasoning to the cock pot and stir together.
7. Last, add both cans of tomatoes (not drained) and 3 cups of water.
8. Leave on the low setting for 2 hours.
9. Dont forget to serve with your favorite choice of bread!
10. Note: you can leave the crock pot on the warm setting for a whole work day if needed.

rice, italian sausage, tomatoes, water, green peppers, onion, banana peppers, pepper, salt, red pepper, italian seasoning

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/italian-sausage-and-rice/ (may not work)